How To
Deliver A Ransom.

How To Deliver A Ransom reveals the secrets behind a complex, sometimes dangerous, and rarely discussed problem.

It’s an intense A-Z guide to Kidnap for Ransom for professional security managers and families.

How To Deliver A Ransom is packed with guidance, checklists, anecdotes, case studies and dilemmas.

The book is written by the guy who delivered some of the largest ransoms in modern history.

My family member has been kidnapped! – What do I do?
When is it legal to pay a ransom?
If and when should you notify law enforcement?
What are the risks for all those involved?
So, what is the kidnappers business model?
What makes a good ransom, and what makes a bad one?
How heavy is a million dollars?
What is Proof of Life, and how do do I check for it?
So how do you hand over the cash safely?
How do you collect the hostage post release?
What do you do if the drop goes wrong?
Advice for looking after a victims family during a kidnap
How to avoid being kidnapped in the first place.
How to survive if you are kidnapped.
Unsuccessful outcomes happen, so what should I do?


*You should not treat this book as detailed advice if you are responding to a real incident. Some resources that may help you are here. Otherwise, please see the disclaimer below. Our clear advice is that you should seek professional help and inform the security services of your problem.

How to Deliver A Ransom by Rob Phayre
How to Deliver A Ransom by Rob Phayre

Rob Phayre speaks to the ‘How To Get On A Watchlist’ team about his latest book. You can listen to the podcast for free here. Or you can visit Encyclopedia Geopolitica for more listening options.

About Rob Phayre

Author of How To Deliver A Ransom.

Rob was directly involved in the release of more than 800 hostages, several billion dollars worth of shipping and cargos and more than a hundred million dollars in ransom payments.

Some of those releases hold the Guinness world records for the largest ransoms ever paid at sea.

Rob is the award winning author of The Response Files. This series includes the Amazon best selling ‘The Ransom Drop’ and also ‘Jungle Heist’ and ‘The Insurgency.’

You’ll also love

The award winning Response Files series is available in e-book, paperback and audio book.

The Ransom Drop Book Cover
The Ransom Drop
£2.49

Rob Phayre

How do you deliver a ransom and rescue the ships crew from the most dangerous place on Earth?

The Hibernia III is captured by Somali Pirates, with 23 crew on board, and with a hundred million dollars of oil.
When Abdi and his team of novices seize it more by luck than judgement they negotiate the deal of their lives.
How do they collect the money when they live in one of the most dangerous places on earth?

Jungle Heist Book Cover
Jungle Heist
£2.99

Rob Phayre

Remember the Golden Rule: He who holds the gold makes the rules…

Deep in the jungles of Ghana lies one of the largest gold mines in the world. It’s well protected, though not well enough.
Drone technology, so out of place it’s almost alien, crushes the hardened defences. What follows is a game of cat and mouse through the depths of the jungle.
The countries President, unable to trust his closest advisors or his military, turns to Max and his team to help recover the gold.

The Insurgency Book Cover
The Insurgency
£3.99

Rob Phayre

There is enough oil in the world for human needs, but not for humans greed.

The world’s largest oil refinery is opening in the middle of a remote paradise in Madagascar. Vast resources were discovered in an area plagued by corruption and a growing insurgency.
The tinderbox of religious fundamentalism is being fuelled by The Associate. He’s sent Abdi, his Somali henchman with nine lives, to wreak havoc. To attack, to destroy, to kidnap and kill.

What the reviewers say about Rob Phayre:

 Winner of the Best New Author prize – 2021 – Audiobookreview.com

International Runner Up – Best Thriller 2021 – Indies Today

Best Military Thriller 2022 – ABR Award

“The award-winning Phayre is an exceptional talent.” – 5 Stars – Readers Favourite

“Vividly described… nail-biting moments.” – 5 Stars – Prairies Book Review

“A tight, heart pounding, page turner.” – 5 Stars! – Jennifer Jackson, Indies Today.
Publishers Weekly – ‘Stared’ Review.

Paperback

£19.99+ shipping.

Audiobook

Coming Summer 2025

The full Disclaimer is available here.